Inexperience and other factors contribute to teen drivers causing accidents at higher rates than other drivers. In 2020, 1,486 occupants of other vehicles died in car accidents involving a teenage driver. If a teenager caused a wreck that resulted in serious injuries...
High speeds play a role in many motor vehicle collisions, and drivers must realize how prevalent this problem actually is. Aside from increasing the probability or a crash, speeding also increases the chances of victims sustaining debilitating injuries or losing their...
A fiery car crash may not only lead to external burn injuries that require months of treatment, but also internal, psychological injuries that may need years of therapy. Victims may wonder whether they ever will be able to work again or even adequately function in...
Pedestrian accidents represent a growing number of fatalities in the United States. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), pedestrian car accident deaths increased by 59 percent from 2009 to 2020. For parents, this is an alarming statistic....
Auto accident laws pass through state mandates. In Tennessee, the two primary laws that can affect your auto accident case include the statute of limitations and comparative negligence. Statute of limitations The statute of limitations is a legal timeframe allotted...
The steps you do and do not take following a Tennessee car wreck often have a substantial impact on any personal injury claim you make in the aftermath. There are certain steps you might take that may strengthen your claim, such as making sure authorities come to the...
With the ever-growing popularity of online shipping, delivery trucks are not uncommon to see on the road. Delivery truck accidents comprise a significant portion of the wrecks that occur each year. Accidents involving trucks have a greater potential for severity...
If you own a newer vehicle, then it likely has a lot of advanced technology. You may even have opted to get additional features, such as driving assistance or backup cameras. In some vehicles, the advanced technological features allow you to play videos, have a...
Traumatic brain injuries are common injuries suffered by car accident victims. A direct blow to the head can jolt the brain within a patient's skull, causing damage or bruising. A concussion often occurs when the brain collides with the skull. According to Web MD,...
Car accidents continue to be a primary cause of both serious injury and death in the U.S. In fact, according to recent statistics from the Association for Safe International Road Travel, motor vehicle accidents kill about 46,000 Americans and injure another 4.4...
